Via Route Fifty: "Public libraries have evolved from traditionally supplying communities with books to expanding their selection of services to serve as health care hubs, lend musical instruments and offer cooking classes. Now, artificial intelligence-focused programs are another tool being offered to help residents better understand how the technology works, how they can use it and how their governments are implementing it."

"Libraries across the U.S. have assumed the role of helping the general public transition from 'knowing about AI to actually using AI to do something and … making decisions about AI,' said Mila Gasco Hernandez, research director at the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany)."

ULC and CTG UAlbany are partnering to examine how libraries can empower communities to better understand Artificial Intelligence and ensure its ethical design and application. The project features the work of ULC member libraries City of Palo Alto Library, Frisco Public Library, Queens Public Library, and Schaumburg Township District Library.

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